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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Bakersfield

Find the best Downtown Bakersfield areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Rolling Hills with Mountains

Wheeler Ridge

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider stopping by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A vast desert landscape with numerous oil rigs and pipelines.

Rosedale

You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.

Bakersfield welcome sign, a wide arched street sign. Also known as the Bakersfield Neon Arch, it is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Bakersfield, California.

West Park Community

West Park Community might not have many top sights, but Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Autumn morning view of the Kern River as it flows through Bakersfield, California, USA.

Oleander - Sunset

Though Oleander - Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like McMurtrey Aquatic Center and Dignity Health Arena.

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Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"All great!! Staff friendly,room good,brkfast food too. All in all 10 out of 10"
Victor 1-night trip
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Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Bakersfield?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Bakersfield's Downtown Bakersfield neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater as part of your Downtown Bakersfield travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Bakersfield?
Based on our traveller data, The Padre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Bakersfield. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Dignity Health Arena, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Best Western Plus Hill House and Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Bakersfield area?
Expedia has 6 Downtown Bakersfield hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Bakersfield area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Bakersfield, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Bakersfield.
What can I see and do in this Bakersfield neighbourhood?
Sights like Fox Theater, Bakersfield Museum of Art and Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown Bakersfield. Dignity Health Arena and McMurtrey Aquatic Center are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Kern County Veterans Memorial, Kern County Museum and Sam Lynn Ballpark are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Bakersfield. While you're out sightseeing, Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Golden West Casino are a couple of additional sights to visit in Bakersfield.
How can I get around Downtown Bakersfield and the greater Bakersfield area?
To venture out of town, take a train from Bakersfield Station.